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“Do what you can with what you have. Nothing more is needed.” ~ Rick Rubin

For the longest time, I never considered music producing to be something I could pursue as a career. Id been writing music since before I can remember and playing piano and singing since I was 3 (thanks mom) but other than that, making music was just something I felt in my soul, never something I felt I knew all that much about from a logistical standpoint. 

It was always a hobby, a pastime, a joy filled activity. I’d never really studied it, I didn’t know all that much about music theory, I didn’t think I had the proper midi, or mic, or knowledge on how to record guitar or this or that. The list could go on. All these excuses stopping me from creating. Here’s the truth, everything I’ve learned, I’ve learned along the way. 

Working with Karina has forced me to believe and trust in myself and my talent in a way I never have. We created a safe place to explore with a discovered trust in each other’s gift. I always heard musicians talking about “the thing,” whether that thing was recording an album or working in the studio. And all of it felt so far from me, untouchable almost. Until I created my own studio, piece by piece, right in my nyc shack apt bedroom. 

I truly believe that working with Karina was divinely orchestrated. It all felt easy, fell right into place, and all the things that felt impossible to me, like PRODUCING AN EP FOR ANOTHER ARTIST became tangible. When something is from God, it usually tends to come at an ease that doesn’t quite make sense. It feels too good to be true. And that’s what I felt with Karina. Our creative chemistry, our bond, and our genuine love for each other will last a lifetime all because we finally made something happen all by ourselves. 

I love you Karina. Working with you has been a blessing, a joy, so fulfilling and special. I will remember our time spent together for the rest of my life! And we will continue to do great things together, I just know it. Love you Karina. Thank you God for this opportunity and all of our amazing friends and family for the love and support. 

HOW TO LOVE ME OUT ON ALL PLATFORMS AT 12AM 💜💜💜💜💜
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New 1st AD work for Nicky boy is BLUE by Joshua Bassett.
Making a music video with your best friends/ making new friends during it, is probably the best thing one can do with their summer.
Shoutout to this STACKED team for making this music video look so good. Especially appreciative of Hart House for putting up with my shenanigans as usual.

Credits:
Written by Joshua Bassett, Nate Miles
Produced by Nate Miles, Joshua Bassett
Label: Plush Records

Music Video Credits:
Starring 
Joshua Bassett
Amelie Zilber
Otis (dog)

Joshua Bassett: Directed and Edited 
Samuel Fisher: Director of Photography 
Joseph Yao: Colorist
Nick Lux: 1st AD
Anthony Escobedo: Set Dresser
Nick Aiello: Art Assistant 

Special thanks to Sha Sha Charcuterie, Hart House, and Joyface
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